#HotCountrySkinny for December 5th

Someone asked LUKE BRYAN “what makes him country” and he pointed to his

small town upbringing in Leesburg, Georgia. That’s the place where he was taught manners, a work ethic, and a love of the outdoors. Speaking of Luke: “Live at the Grand Ole Opry” released video of him performing “Light It Up”. It’s from his show there in September during their Country Cares for St. Jude Kids night.

I guess we all expected EDDIE MONTGOMERY to “keep going” after TROY GENTRY passed away. That’s the agreement they made years ago. Well, now it’s official. Eddie will be launching the “Here’s To You Tour” next year. He released a statement saying, quote, “I’m anxious to get back out on the road and play some new music for our friends and fans. Next year marks the 20th anniversary of our band . . . we’ve got lots to celebrate and look forward to in 2018.”He’ll kick it off January 19th in Sioux Falls, South Dakota . . . and take it through September 15th in Ventura, California. You’ll find the dates at MontgomeryGentry.com.

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Yesterday, we mentioned that a federal judge rejected RANDY TRAVIS’s request to block the release of that police video from his 2012 DUI arrest. Well, it’s out and it’s beyond embarrassing. He’s been through a lot since then, including almost dying from a stroke. But if you’re still interested, it’s at TMZ. Both of these are NOT for air. They’re loaded with profanities.